By Nurullahi Babangida
Jonny Evans He had announced his retirement from football at the end of last month.
Man United legend Jonny Evans is set to stay at Old Trafford as he closes in on new role less than a month after announcing his retirement
Jonny Evans announced his retirement from football at the end of last month
The 37-year-old made 13 appearances for Ruben Amorim’s side last season
Jonny Evans is set for a return to Manchester United less than a month after leaving the club.
The former defender announced his retirement at the end of last month, bringing an end to a glittering Old Trafford career that spanned two spells and yielded three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup.
The 37-year-old bowed out as one of the most decorated Northern Irish footballers in history and represented his country 107 times at senior level
Evans is set to take his first steps in his new career and is in advanced talks with United over a staff role that will make the most of his knowledge of youth development. News of him potentially securing a coaching role at the club after his retirement was first reported in Man United Confidential in April.
United are keen to retain Evans, who offered advice to young players and gave insight into United’s heritage after returning to Old Trafford in 2023.
Evans is being eyed up for a role in bridging the pathway between the academy and the senior team. The former defender is set to fill the vacancy left by loans manager Les Parry – who departed for NEOM SC in Saudi Arabia last November.